Operating Department Practitioner - 37.5 hours

Are you an experienced Operating Department Practitioner looking for a better work-life balance? Here at BPAS we can offer you just that! 8 hour shifts, no nights and routine procedures. We are looking for an ODP or Adult Nurse Level 1 with theatre/anaesthetic experience to join the theatre team at our Richmond unit. This is an opportunity for applicants wishing to work full time, 37.5 hours a week over Monday to Friday. BPAS Richmond delivers a full range of reproductive healthcare services including surgical procedures under conscious sedation and general anaesthetic. A large & busy unit, it offers a friendly supportive team environment. This is an opportunity to utilise your theatre/recovery skillset gained throughout your career in a different way working for a charitable organisation that strives to deliver high standards of client care.,

• Check and prepare the operating department environment & anaesthetic equipment prior to use, between clients & at the end of the list.
• Undertake the care, support, & observations of the client during the pre / post-operative period, reporting any abnormal recordings to the Anaesthetist.
• Maintain anaesthetic stock levels, including storing, replenishing & ordering of drugs, oxygen & equipment, & oversee & assist with the preparation of anaesthetics.
• Provide comfort, support & reassurance to clients at times of anxiety or distress, & to maintain and respect the privacy, dignity & confidentiality of clients at all times.
• Oversee, complete & sign off relevant documentation, ensuring it is accurate & fully completed in a timely manner, and ensure relevant sections of the surgery checklist is completed before and after procedures., As an ODP, you will work within the operating department to provide planned care for clients undergoing anaesthetic and surgical procedures and will deliver specialist assistance to the anaesthetist. Working as a part of a multi-disciplinary team you will also work across the full peri-operative pathway including scrub and recovery.
  
  You will be a Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or Registered Operating Department Practitioner with experience of working within an operating department/theatre environment, who is passionate about supporting clients during a vulnerable time in their lives.
You'll have knowledge of airway management and care of the unconscious client along with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to maintain accurate documentation. With a positive can do attitude you will be a team player, with the ability to work on your own initiative when required

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent women's reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STI testing & treatment. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit care reproductive healthcare.

Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits:
• Life assurance cover at 3 times salary
• 34 days annual leave per year
• A defined contribution pension scheme.
• You will have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you & your family. This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services & free private GP appointments.
BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process & a number of pre-employment checks.